Contract Title: CYCA Facilitator
Contract Duration: 1 Year – June 15, 2025 – June 15, 2026
Contract Type: Part-time
Organization: Calgary Youth Curling Association (CYCA)
Location: Remote/Hybrid
Compensation Range: $12,000 – $15,000 per year
About CYCA
The Calgary Youth Curling Association (CYCA) is a volunteer-driven, not-for-profit society focused on providing essential resources to help youth in Calgary and surrounding areas learn and engage in curling. The CYCA is committed to growing the sport among young people by organizing, developing and facilitating curling programs in a safe and supportive environment. Through our programs, we aim to promote sportsmanship, build skills and encourage lifelong participation in curling.
Position Overview
The CYCA Facilitator plays a key role in supporting and expanding youth curling within Calgary. This position serves as the primary communication link between the CYCA Board of Directors and its members, including curling clubs, coaches, instructors, volunteers and the broader community. The Facilitator ensures that the association’s programs and activities run smoothly while helping to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders in the curling community. The candidate should have a sound understanding of youth curling.
This is a remote contract position requiring attendance at events within Calgary and surrounding areas. Hours of work will be primarily seasonal, and though dependent on program needs typically would be between 5-20 sporadic hours per week. The successful candidate will work with the CYCA as an independent contractor. The total yearly compensation will be within a range of $12,000-$15,000. A laptop will be provided to the contractor for use in this role.
Duties of the CYCA Facilitator:
Administrative & Communication Tasks:
- Maintain and update the CYCA Google Suite, Mailchimp and any other relevant databases with current information and wording.
- Keep the CYCA website and Curling I/O up to date and accurate.
- Handle day-to-day administrative tasks, such as checking and forwarding emails, picking up mail and attending in-person, phone or online meetings.
- Responds to queries within 48 hours.
Program Coordination & Support:
- Ensure the CYCA and CYCA Sunday League are appropriately advertised and promoted to our membership.
- Conduct the registration process for all CYCA events.
- Coordinate with Event Coordinators and the Volunteer Coordinator to confirm events are running smoothly and on schedule.
- Liaise with the Sunday League Coordinator to ensure the league is running efficiently.
- Support volunteers in completing their tasks.
- Encourage the forming of teams and participation in bonspiels.
- Schedule ice time with curling clubs.
Event Management:
- Assist with organizing and running CYCA events, including those without a designated coordinator. Events may include the Jam Can, Friends and Family Bonspiel, Ray Kingsmith Memorial Bonspiel and the Development Camp.
- Manage programs like the Tickle Trunk and Badge Program if applicable.
Social Media & Marketing:
- Collaborate with the Social Media Ambassador to plan and schedule timely social media posts.
- Create and distribute the newsletter to CYCA members in cooperation with the Sunday League Coordinator.
Board Support & Miscellaneous Duties:
- Assist the Board in ensuring Director positions are filled and tasks are up to date.
- Attend monthly CYCA Board meetings.
- Perform other duties as directed by the Board.
How to apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience to [email protected] by the deadline of May 15th, 2025.
